Category Archives: Travel

Last week I shared the highlights of my experimental weekend of self care in New York City. And this week, I am offering up 7 tips for planning your own self care weekend on a budget. Decide where you are going for your self care weekend, if anywhere. The first step in planning your self

Christchurch, a small city of around 375,000 people, is situated about half way up the east coast of New Zealand’s South Island. Small by world standards, it is the 3rd largest city in New Zealand and the largest city in the South Island. Known as the Garden City, Christchurch is proud of both its British

Everybody knows what you “have to see” in Rome — the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, the Tiber River, the Vatican, and the Pantheon (that one seriously blew my mind!). But I am not a fan of big “must-see” tourist stops. Yes, each of those places has its merits, and I did check them out (because

Traveling solo can be one of the most rewarding experiences in a lifetime. As is true for most everything in life that’s worthwhile, a lot of preparation must go into it. To prepare, we’ve been discussing safety tips, what successful solo travelers wish they knew before their first solo trips, and 5 easy steps to

While Amsterdam is commonly known for its legalized prostitution and marijuana, the capital of the Netherlands is so much more than that. Amsterdam, the man-made city of canals and rivers, is full of rich culture and beautiful sights. On my first trip to Amsterdam, 10 years ago last month, I was visiting as part of

The most frequently asked questions I receive about solo travel are safety related. Sometimes these questions come from family and friends who worry about me while I’m gone, and other times they come from women who want to try solo travel but are a little nervous. With that in mind, I reached out to eight

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Tiffani Emery, a high school math teacher in Seymour, Indiana, about her very first solo travel experience. I spoke with Tiffani just days after her return from New Orleans, and she was full of incredible insights and personal observations. So many, in fact, that I couldn’t figure out

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Tiffani Emery, a high school math teacher in Seymour, Indiana, about her very first solo travel experience. I spoke with Tiffani just days after her return from New Orleans, and she was full of incredible insights and personal observations. So many, in fact, that I couldn’t figure out

At Her Bags Were Packed, we’re not just about travel; we’re about helping women overcome and release emotional baggage to live, love, and travel lighter. This week, I’m excited to have Jamie share the story of her first real, big adventure, and how it helped her overcome her anxiety and low self esteem. If you’re interested

Last week, I shared with you my “Solo Travel Guide,” five challenges or activities to help ease you into solo travel. In the coming weeks, I’ll be sharing stories from inspiring women about their first experiences with solo travel, along with advice and insights from experienced solo travelers. To kick that off, I reached out